Human Anatomy and Physiology

Protection, Support, Movement

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Human Anatomy and Physiology: Standard 2 - Protection, Support, Movement
Checks for Understanding 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 2.9
Science Curriculum Standards 3251 - Human Anatomy and Physiology	Internet Resources
Identify the structures of the skin and explain their role in protecting the body and maintaining homeostasis. 2.1	Integumentary System - Learn the basics of the skin, the functions, appendages and homeostatic imbalances. Includes a quiz. Primary Structure of the Integumentary System - The skin and its role in protecting the body's maintenance and survival. Skin Anatomy: Your Best Protector - Describes what your skin reveals about you and the many ways it provides protection. Skin and Homeostasis - Describes the functions of skin that maintain homeostasis. The Protective Functions of the Skin - Explains the many functions the skin has in providing protection. What is Skin? - Learn the structure of the skin, what the skin does and skin problems. Includes quizzes that are self checking. Your Skin - Click on a piece of the middle circle to learn more information about the skin. Includes quiz.
Explain the physiological processes involved in healing the skin and disorders of the skin. 2.2	Phases of Wound Healing - Outline of the various stages of wound healing. Physiological Healing Process - Discusses the stages to aid in the healing process. Physiology of Wound Healing - 5 phases of wound healing described with labeled diagrams illustrating the phases. Wound Care - Information provided to soldiers on understanding the wound healing process and wound care while in combat. Great information on how to identify abnormal healing processes, wound contamination and provide proper treatment of common wounds. Wound Healing - From Wikipedia.
Construct a labeled model of the skin with descriptions of its functions. 2.3	Label the Skin - Print the diagram or write your answers on a piece of paper. Identify the structure and layers of the skin. Self checking. Label the Skin Anatomy Diagram - Print off the diagram. Read the definition and label the diagram. Lesson: What is Skin? - Objective is to explain the structure and function of the skin, so that students have a better understanding of what is happening to their skin during puberty. Includes labeled diagram. Skin - Descriptions and diagrams of the skin. The Structure of the Skin - The diagram is labeled with the terms below. Click on the term for more information. Site also contains the Functions of the Skin with explanations of each in a detailed chart.
Distinguish between the different types of bones. 2.4	Anatomy: Structures - Click on the body part to learn about it's structure, including the bones. Anatomy and Physiology - Lesson and student activities about the skeletal system. Includes print-out activity sheets. Bone Name Activity Sheet - Goes with the Bone Name Cards. Use the cards to complete the activity. Bone Name Cards - Cards describing the etymology of bones. Bone Organization - Lesson to aide in learning the major bones of the body. Bone Structure - Lesson and interactive activities to learn about the bones and types of bones. Game of the Bones - Drag the bone shown and drop in the correct area on the skeleton. When in the correct place, click on the bone name under "Bones Found" area to learn even more information about that particular bone. Human Body: Putting Bones Together - Click the mouse and put the skeleton together by placing the bones in the correct place. Main Bones in the Body - Learn about the bones of the body by clicking on the colored parts of the skeleton. Skeleton Bones - Click on the name of a bone to get a descriptive definition and explanation of that bone. The Bones and Joints of the Human Body - Information, lesson and activities.
Describe the physiological mechanisms involved in bone development, growth, and repair. 2.5	Biomechanics: Bone Physiology - A lesson on the physiological potential that can determine how a bone is structured. Bone Growth - Information pertaining to the growth of bones in the body. Bone Growth, Remodeling and Repair - Discusses the cells involved in bones, bone growth, remodeling, repair and the breaking down of bones. Bone Physiology: Growth and Repair - PowerPoint of the composition, development, remodeling, fractures, disorders and the changes throughout a lifetime. Bone Remodeling - Animated diagram that explains the steps for bone to remodel. Growth in Flat Bones - Animated diagram showing the process of bone growth. Click "continue" within the diagram to see the steps involved. Growth in Long Bones - Animated diagram that shows the process of bone growth. Be sure to click the start button to see the overall model of the process. Repair After A Fracture - Animated diagram depicting the process and factors involved in repairing a fractured bone.
Identify the major muscles of the body. 2.6	Anatomy: Muscular System - There are interactive sites that allow you to explore the body’s muscles, plus numerous online quizzes to test your knowledge. Also includes activity and lesson ideas. Anatomy and Physiology - Lesson and student activities about the skeletal system. Includes print-out activity sheets. Back View of Muscles - Click on the name of a muscle for a very descriptive definition and explanation of that muscle. Frontal View of Muscles - Click on the name of a muscle for a very descriptive definition and explanation of that muscle. Major Muscles: Interactive Labeling - Click on the green arrow to go to next page. Roll cursor over the muscle name in the green box to see an arrow pointing to the corresponding location on the body. Major Muscles of the Human Body - Click on the links to see the major muscles of the human body in detail with origins, insertions, actions, common injuries and more. Muscle Game - Drag the muscle shown and drop in the correct area on the body. Once in place, click on the muscle under the "Muscles Found" area to learn information about that particular muscle. Muscles - Background information and activities. Provides teaching suggestions. Muscles and Movement - Description and diagrams of muscle. Quiz at the end of lesson. Muscular System: Back View - Move cursor over image to see the names of various tagged muscles.  Click the text box that appears with the name of the muscle to learn more information about that particular muscle. Muscular System: Front View - Move cursor over image to see the names of various tagged muscles. Click the text box that appears with the name of the muscle to learn more information about that particular muscle. Skeletal Muscles - Click on a region of the body to learn more information about the muscles in that area.
Compare and contrast the axial and appendicular skeletons using a graphic organizer. 2.7	Appendicular Skeleton - Leaning objectives, notes, videos, pictures, review questions and more. Axial and Appendicular Skeletons - A description of each with diagrams showing the different skeletons. Axial Skeleton - Tutorials, notes, videos, pictures, review questions and more. Axial Skeleton vs. Appendicular Skeleton - Compares and contrasts the two skeletal structures.
Observe, draw, and label the different types of muscle tissue noting their functions and structure. 2.8	Muscle Tissue Quiz - Answer the question and then see if you got it correct. Provides explanation for the correct answer. Muscle Tissues - 3 main groups of muscle tissues described in detail noting their functions and structure. Labeled diagram included for each group. Skeletal Muscle Tissue - Lesson comparing and contrasting the muscle tissues and the overall anatomy of the skeletal muscles. Print-out worksheets for labeling the various parts of the muscles/muscle tissues. Structure and Function of Muscular Tissue - Excellent overview of the 3 main types of muscle tissue including each being broken down by structure and function as well as having a detailed diagram for each type. Includes a chart comparing the 3 types of tissue.
Illustrate the major steps of the sliding filament theory of muscle contraction. 2.9	Skeletal Contractions - From Wikipedia. Describes the way skeletal muscles contract according to the sliding filament theory. Sliding Filament Model of Muscular Contraction - Illustration of the theory and how the skeletal muscles work. DIAGRAM Sliding Filament Theory - Provides animation of the theory as well as an outline of the steps leading to muscle relaxation. Includes quiz with answers at the end. The Sliding Filament Theory of Muscle Action - Detailed diagram and information on the movement of thick and thin filaments and how they are relative to each other and lead to contraction and relaxation of whole muscles.